Right of Way Agent ROW (Northern California)

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

As a Right of Way Agent in California, you are responsible for acquiring easements for infrastructure projects across California. The candidate will conduct negotiations with landowners. The candidate will work with the team from start to finish to ensure that all land acquisition is obtained to execute the project. Candidate will perform general administrative work to ensure easements are documented and reported accurately.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

This is a REMOTE position and Part-Time, however, you will need to reside in (or willing to relocate to) the Northern California area, (from the Oregon border to Bakersfield, in CA) to be considered

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• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills;

• Collaborating with landowners and the internal team to ensure easement aligns with company needs;

• Negotiate and acquire easements from private property owners;

• Competencies in conducting land rights research including understanding legal descriptions;

• Create and maintain relationships with landowners to facilitate smooth ROW acquisition processes;

• Prepare and maintain accurate records of ROW agreements, negotiations, and correspondence;

• Strong Real Estate Acquisition experience and fundamental understanding of issues related to land acquisitions;

• Serve as the property owner’s main contact throughout the project life;

• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow within the organization.

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum of two (2) years of Right of Way acquisition experience

• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically, Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Valid California Driver’s License

• Ability to understand ROW regulations.

• Strong inter-personal relationship skills, and verbal and written communications skills.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Active California Real Estate License

• Active California notary or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. Due to the nature of the job passing a Fitness for Duty testing is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

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